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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,554.64, 6,285.50 and 2,762.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,554.64, 6,285.50 and 2,762.11 is: 3,811.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,554.64 : 6,285.50 = 2,762.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,554.64/6,285.50 = 2,762.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,554.64x = 6,285.50 × 2,762.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,554.64x = 17,361,228.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,361,228.59/4,554.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.77

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